Why should I use Hired Judge?
Hired Judge is intended to save you time and stress. We add value for coaches and tournament directors by finding judges, vetting them, selecting the most qualified, providing instructions and training, coordinating logistics, and escrowing and transferring payment.
Simply click, pay, and get back to your tournament preparations. We’ll follow up within a few days with the name, phone and email address of your judge(s). We’ll also communicate key details of from the tournament invitation to the judges such as check-in location and tournament schedule.
How long does it take?
We fill most orders in 48-72 hours. If you require a judge to be confirmed with under 48 hours you can place an order for an “emergency judge.”
Who are the judges?
Our national judge pool has over 2500 judges, and is growing every day. We are constantly seeking out experienced judges, training lay judges to be more qualified, and recruiting current forensics competitors to judge lower divisions. Our judges are coaches, competitors, teachers, and community members from all walks of life.
We have a reputation management system ensuring we eliminate judges who fail to meet the expectations of clients, and reward those who go above and beyond.
What if the judge doesn’t show up, or misses a round?
Hired Judge does not tolerate no-shows and unreliable judges. Our judges are assigned with the understanding that they will be present from the first round to the last, and they should never miss a ballot in between. Our reputation management system incentivizes judges to go above and beyond, and disincentives flakey behavior as it leads to a loss of future judging opportunities. The most reliable judges get more jobs, the least reliable are deprioritized or removed entirely.
In the event that a judge does not show up, or misses a ballot, Hired Judge will cover the cost of any judging fees incurred by the client. Using Hired Judge can serve as a sort of insurance policy, and is less risky than hiring alumni or parents who can be flakey.
Cancellation Policy:
Refund Policy:
Clients are eligible for a 100% refund of their booking fee if they cancel their order before a judge has been assigned.
After a judge has been assigned to the order, clients are eligible for a 75% refund of their booking fee upon cancellation.
Cancellation Procedure:
To cancel an order and request a refund, clients must notify Hired Judge via email or through the website's messaging system.
The cancellation request must include the order details, including the order number, client name, and reason for cancellation.
Refund Processing:
Refunds will be processed using the original payment method within [number of days] of receiving the cancellation request.
Any applicable refund amount will be calculated based on the time of cancellation and in accordance with the refund policy outlined above.
Judge Assignment:
Once a judge has been assigned to the order, the booking fee becomes non-refundable, except as outlined in the refund policy above.
Clients understand that once a judge has been assigned, they may not be eligible for a full refund and agree to the terms of the cancellation policy.
Exceptions:
In exceptional circumstances, such as event cancellation or force majeure, Hired Judge reserves the right to make exceptions to the cancellation policy at its discretion.
Clients may be eligible for a full or partial refund in such cases, subject to review and approval by Hired Judge.